How far is Crofton, KY from LaFayette, KY?
The driving distance from Crofton, KY to LaFayette, KY is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crofton and LaFayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crofton and LaFayette.
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Start on East Princeton Street
3215 ft · 1 min · East Princeton Street
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Continue on Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
2581 ft · 52 sec · Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lovers Lane
883 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
63 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Lovers Lane
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lovers Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Road
11.6 mi · 20 min · Lafayette Road
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Turn left onto Boddie Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Boddie Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boddie Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crofton and LaFayette.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crofton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near LaFayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crofton to LaFayette?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hopkinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Crofton and 16.3 miles from LaFayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crofton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near LaFayette.
Stop Ideas Near Hopkinsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hopkinsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crofton and LaFayette. Straight-line distance: 26.41 mi (42.51 km).
#1 Crofton
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 708 |
| Coordinates | 37.0478200, -87.4850000 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 LaFayette
Human settlement in Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 161 |
| Coordinates | 36.6811600, -87.6202900 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boddie Road (-87.620289, 36.681191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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